Direct Answer • Key Takeaway
The Lake Was Built to Contain the Rain and Provide Enough Water to Operate the Canal, Which Flows 85 Feet Above Sea Level, Allowing Ships to Cross from One Side of the Isthmus to the Other.
Why Is Gatun Lake Above Sea Level?
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★ Key Takeaways
The Lake Was Built to Contain the Rain and Provide Enough Water to Operate the Canal, Which Flows 85 Feet Above Sea Level, Allowing Ships to Cross from One Side of the Isthmus to the Other.
